Biography
Who is Emma?
Early life and real name
Emmanuela Marrone was born in Florence, Italy, on May 25, 1984. Her parents are Rosario and Maria Marrone, and she spent her early childhood in Sesto Fiorentino before moving with her family to Aradeo in Southern Italy when she was four years old.
She developed a strong passion for music through her father, who played the guitar in local bands such as Karadreon and H2O. Emma graduated from a classical high school, where she dedicated her thesis to the subject of music before starting her professional career.
How Emma became famous
Emma started her professional musical path in 2003 by participating in the second Italian edition of Popstars, subsequently forming the group Lucky Star with Laura Pisu and Colomba Pane. The group released a successful single called Stile on the Universal label and later recorded a dance-pop album titled LS3.
In 2007, she formed an alternative rock group named M.J.U.R., which secured a record deal and released an album in January 2008. She also performed soul and funk music in the band Anonimo Soul alongside her uncle Emidio Marrone.
Amici victory and rise to success
Emma achieved her major breakthrough by competing in and winning the ninth edition of the Italian reality talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi in March 2010. Following her victory, she signed a recording contract with Universal Music.
She released her first EP titled Oltre through Universal Music in March 2010, which achieved big success in Italy and stayed at the number one position on the Italian Albums Chart for two weeks. The lead single Calore also topped the charts and received a platinum certification.
Sanremo Music Festival and acting career
In February 2012, Emma won the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival with the song Non è l'inferno. She also represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the track La mia città, finishing in 21st place at the conclusion of the event.
She later expanded her artistic pursuits into acting, starring in Gabriele Muccino's film The Best Years in 2020 and Stefano Chiantini's film Il ritorno in 2022. She also served as a coach for the white team during the final stage of Amici di Maria De Filippi.
Birthday and age
Emma was born on May 25, 1984, which makes Emma 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Emma shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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